Pascal Arogorn Ibe
The Lagos State University has announced that its students would resume in batches .
The Vice- Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun , SAN, made this known on Monday .
Lagos State Governor , Babajide Sanwo – Olu, had on Saturday announced that tertiary institutions will be allowed to open from September 14th, 2020, while primary and secondary schools may be reopened on September 21.
Fagbohun , while addressing questions during a radio programme on Eko 89 . 7 fm , explained that students in 400, 500 and 600 levels would resume before others .
The VC also stated that lectures would hold between 9 am and 3 pm on the university campus without giving a specific resumption date .
Fagbohun added that students in 200 and 300 levels would resume two months before the commencement of their examinations.
He said , “ A gradual phasing has been done for our students ’ resumption. Students in 400 to 600 levels would resume for a duration of two months with an intensive lecture starting from 9 am to 3 pm for those that reside off – campus.
“ After the completion of 400 to 600 levels ’ resumption , students in 200 and 300 levels are to resume for a two – month lecture before the commencement of their examinations.
“ Resumption of the students in 200 and 300 levels is divided into different days of the week .
On Mondays and Wednesdays , 300-level students would be on campus for lectures. On Tuesdays and Thursdays , 200-level students would be on campus. This is in order to maintain social distancing and to protect the lives of the students of Lagos State University and the staff.
“ In line with the NCDC requirement for medical facilities , LASU has a COVID – 19 team to keep the university on toes in ensuring compliance.
“ Isolation places have been provided in the University . With the prepared roadmap , LASU is prepared to accommodate students and visitors. ”
He added that the university just concluded its online examination for post- graduate students .
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